Facility Based Crisis Licensed Practical Nurse

RHA Health Services, LLC; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Facility Based Crisis Licensed Practical Nurse. The role involves nursing assessments, medication oversight, and direct care within a crisis center with emphasis on behavioral health needs.

Active LPN licensure required; 2 years of behavioral health experience preferred. Candidate will ensure HIPAA compliance, documentation accuracy, and adherence to nursing standards in a regulated facility.

Qualifications

• Active and current LPN licensure in state of employment.
• 2 years' experience working with behavioral health clients preferred.
• Knowledge of psycho-social assessments and evidence-based treatment methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments and interventions with medications oversight and administration as needed.
• Report client's social, psychological, and physical behavior as indicated.
• Ensure compliance with standards of nursing practice and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and related regulations.
• Follow state guidelines, QA plans, and client rights policies to keep operations compliant.
• Supervise and train staff; handle hiring recommendations and performance evaluations.

Skills

LPN licensure

Behavioral health experience

Nursing assessments

Medications administration

HIPAA compliance

Education

LPN licensure

Job description

We are hiring for: Facility Based Crisis Licensed Practical Nurse Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Performs nursing functions and consumer care at a Facility Based Crisis Center including assessment, care, and treatment of clients at the facility; must adhere to standards of care as defined by the Nurse Practice Act and RHA. This position relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment with limited supervision and direction to provide quality services to crisis facility clients. This position requires an LPN. Two years' experience working with behavioral health clients is preferred. MSN preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Performing Nursing assessments and interventions with medications oversight and administration as needed.
• Reporting client's social, psychological and physical behavior as indicated.
• Implementing and ensuring compliance with standards of nursing practice that promote optimal health care delivery and meet regulatory requirements.
• Implementing policies and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with Confidentiality regulations, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), national accreditation agency and Continuous Quality Improvement, attending applicable meetings as necessary.
• Using state guidelines, Quality Assurance Plan and Client Rights Policy, ensuring that clinical operations comply with state regulations and update plans and policies as necessary.
• Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, making recommendations for hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding, motivating, disciplining and promoting team performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

• Active and current LPN Licensure in state of employment 2 years' experience as a nurse working with behavioral health clients, preferred.
• Working knowledge of psychoactive substance abuse, dependency and the principles and techniques based on best practices, commitment to the use of evidence based treatment and preventative methods.
• Valid driver's license and automotive insurance required.
• Pre-employment screening: Complete criminal background name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities).
• Drug testing.
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required).
• Positions that require driving proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities *contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement

RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

RHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care. At RHA, we believe we all deserve the chance to live our best possible lives. We want you to join our team of compassionate professionals.

RHA Health Services – Where Compassion Meets Career.